Illness

methods of reducing and dealing with life’s stressors in a positive manner. It is my belief that if we provide these outlets to our patients, we are giving them the keys to a much healthier lifestyle, in which they will likely reduce the amount of illness they may encounter. As nurses, it is our duty to the public that we are able to develop relationships with our patients in which they feel comfortable voicing their concerns early on, which can be vital in preventing larger issues farther down…

The acceptance has to be unrestricted and the patient must not be made to feel that it has to be earned. The patient oriented approach aims to empower the patient with the knowledge and ability in order to recover from their illness; this in essence is the basis for the therapeutic relationship. The extra trust alone that comes with a strong therapeutic relationship has been shown to significantly improve the therapeutic outcomes of treatments. With an increased level of trust…

Aftercare is the follow-up monitoring of the patient’s condition after the primary treatment has been completed. Some patients with a serious mental illness are detained in hospital, so that they can receive care. Patients who are detained are eligible for care and support after they leave hospital. This is known as aftercare. Both the CCG and the Council have a duty to provide aftercare to patients who have been detained, once they leave hospital. The support or care that a person can…

Medical treatments have helped millions of individuals around the world. However there are obligations and responsibilities that every medical practitioners must comply with to guarantee patients’ rights are upheld. Consent to treatment can be implied, verbally and written down. However it must meet the legal requirements to make it ‘valid’. So what are the features of a valid consent? A valid consent must meet certain requirements including, competence/ capacity of the patient, the consent is…

that are performed as a right of passage to death. Culture is the instrument that engraves specific meaning upon perceiving illness suffering and dying. Long term care especially for those that are older like geriatrics often times can rove to be one of the greatest challenge in numerous families today. Taking care of anyone that is sick especially with a terminal illness commands dedication, commitment and patients towards those that are providing care. Therefore it is very import that…

” to more personal questions that start with what, how, and when. On example is the first question, “What do you think caused your problem?” (Fadiman 1997: 260-261) It specifically asks the individual what they think is the cause of the pain or illness. This gives the medical practitioner a more complex look at how their patient’s perspective and beliefs on health look…

A common theme between A Brave New World and an article titled “Drugs aren't solving mental illness” is that the use of drugs or other medications to calm the mind are only causing more harm than improvement in patients. In the article it is asserted by Dr. Insel, “Four decades of drug development resulting in over 20 antipsychotics and 30 antidepressants have not demonstrably reduced the morbidity or mortality of mental disorders,” therefore it has been scientifically proven that the intake of…

our everyday life. Not being able to communicate, especially in the healthcare field, can create problems in providing good patient care. There has been research done stating that good communication can raise patient satisfaction rates and prevent illness and/or death. The article “The Importance of Clear, Effective Communication in Healthcare” by The Hospital Housekeeping System (HHS), tells readers the steps in which they followed and were able to raise their patient satisfaction rates. A…

We can find articles through journals online or in Chamberlain library at the moment.Working in the emergency department as RN, is not an easy job. Everyday is a learning experience. ED is one of the place in the hospital where code gray (security is called) happens a lot. The staff in the ED are the first one who gets expose to different diseases. It has been my observation that we have been assisting procedure for lumbar tapping to rule out meningitis, sometimes as staffs we don’t protect…

Expat guide to Vietnamese healthcare service Living in a faraway place, it is essential for expats to have a clear view about healthcare service as a way of protecting themselves in the most effective way. Below is overview of healthcare service in Vietnam that expats should take into account. Even though there has been a dramatic improvement in the past few years, public healthcare service in Vietnam still remains some major issues. First of all, doctors are heavily overloaded with work. They…